Wimoweh

Chords (optional)

4
E A E B
4

Lyrics for verses

In the jungle, the mighty jungle

The lion sleeps tonight
In the jungle the quiet jungle
The lion sleeps tonight

Near the village the peaceful village

The lion sleeps tonight
Near the village the quiet village
The lion sleeps tonight

Hush my darling don't fear my darling

The lion sleeps tonight
Hush my darling don't fear my darling
The lion sleeps tonight

Teacher Notes
This is a traditional Zulu folk song, originally called Mbube or ‘The Lion’.

Begin teaching part 6 then add part 5 which are both important. With
intermediate groups or choirs, build each part up 4, 3, 2 then 1. Some
boys will enjoy singing part 3.

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 Wimoweh (Mbende)
 
      
  
1

Ooh ooh ee ooh ooh wim wim o weh

  

 
2           
In the jun gle the migh ty jun gle the li on sleeps to night

            
3            
Wim o weh Wim o weh (etc.)
                  
4       
Wim o weh Wim o weh (etc.)

5                         
Wim o weh Wim o weh (etc.)

6
                         
Wim o weh Wim o weh (etc.)

  
5

     
  
1


Ooh ooh ee ooh ooh wim wim o weh
     
2           
   
In the jun gle the qui et jun gle the li on sleeps to night
              
3      
                  
4       

5                         

6
                         
 Sing/Swing Low/Saints
Chords (optional)

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G G G D G C GC G
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Teacher Notes
Teach each song separately. There are many possibilities with this, but
an interesting way to approach it is to start with I’m gonna Sing, then let
each person decide which song they will sing next!

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 Sing/Swing low/Saints
               
1    
I'm gon na sing sing sing I'm gon na dance dance dance I'm gon na
 
2          
Swing low sweet cha ri ot
              
3
  
Oh when the saints go mar ching in oh when the

 
4

               
1  
sing I'm gon na dance al lell u When the gates are o pen wide I'll be
        
2     
Com ing for to car ry me home Swing low sweet
  
3
         
saints go mar ching in I wan na be in that

 
7

1                 
stan ding at your side I'm gon na sing I'm gon na dance Al lel lu
 
2             
cha ri ot Com ing for to car ry me home
   
 
3
      
num ber When the saints go mar ching in